Fort Garrison Elementary School

3310 Woodvalley Dr
Pikesville, MD 21208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Garrison Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fort Garrison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Fort Garrison Elementary School's student population of 272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Fort Garrison Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Garrison Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#220 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fort Garrison Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fort Garrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fort Garrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fort Garrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fort Garrison Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fort Garrison Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
68%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fort Garrison Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Fort Garrison Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fort Garrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fort Garrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Garrison Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Garrison Elementary School is ranked #220 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Fort Garrison Elementary School?
272 students attend Fort Garrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Fort Garrison Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Garrison Elementary School?
Fort Garrison Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Garrison Elementary School offer ?
Fort Garrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Garrison Elementary School part of?
Fort Garrison Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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